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Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe At the end of the liturgical year, the church celebrates the Kingship of Jesus. At the end of time we will know Jesus as a healing shepherd, a judge who brings justice, and a brother who draws us close. Today’s solemn feast reminds us that […]

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Reflection: Coming of Christ is an everyday occurrence By SISTER MARY McGLONE Shortly before convening the synod on synodality — arguably the most important Catholic Church gathering since Vatican II — Pope Francis visited Mongolia. Mongolia? Situated precariously between Russia and China, the ancient home […]

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First Sunday of Advent  Reflection: Waiting for something better to come By SISTER MARY McGLONE I made my first Communion when I was 8. I had waited long for it, was dressed up in a dress, veil and shoes, all of them white. I was ready for the big moment. Then, Msgr. Higgins gave the […]

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Today’s readings call us to question how we use this time of our lives. Are we industrious, productive servants, resourceful with the riches entrusted to us by the Master? Are we joyful and unafraid as we await our Master’s return? To the point: Each servant in this gospel parable is […]

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection: Giving thanks for trust in God By SISTER MARY McGLONE In the early 1600s, an Inca nobleman named Guamán Poma wrote a long letter to King Philip III of Spain, informing him about how Spanish conquistadors had fulfilled their charge to bring Christianity to the people of his territory, […]

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